St Ives Fresh Skin Apricot Face Scrub: Dermatocare review
St Ives Fresh Skin Apricot Face Scrub uses Walnut Shell Powder as slightly abrasive scrubbing agent. It built on a surfactant system of 0 ultra-mild + 2 mild + 0 strong + 0 soap bases. Aligned to dry skin, suitable across skin concerns. Does not contain any ingredient under review against our database criteria.
Overview
Skin type Dry
Skin concern No skin issues(18-25 years), Fine lines/Wrinkles, Melasma/PIH/Tanning, Uneven dull skin
Key Ingredients Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Specs Affordable, Not Fragrance Free, INCI Listed on Website
Life stage
Formula highlight
- Scrubbing agent: Walnut Shell Powder (Juglans Regia)
- Mild Surfactants: Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Hydrating ingredient: Glycerin
Keep in mind
- This scrub is formulated with Walnut Shell Powder, use gentle movements while applying to avoid micro-tears on skin.
People also ask
This product complies with all applicable cosmetic safety regulations. Evaluations provided are based on Dermatocare's independent database criteria, which apply stricter benchmarks than standard regulatory guidelines.
Sensitive skin Cautious use: Contains ingredients flagged in our database as common contact sensitizers. Performing a 24-hour patch test is recommended prior to use.
Pregnancy: Cautious Use - Contains ingredients which is flagged on our Pregnancy Ingredient Database for concentration limits. Can be used for short term/intermittent use, as spot treatment, or in rinse off formula. When in doubt consult your physician.
Teens Caution: Compliant with general cosmetic safety standards, but contains ingredients that may be unnecessary or unsuitable for teen skin (such as potent actives, old chemical filters, ingredients under review). A simpler, minimalist formula may be a better fit. Refer to our Teen Skincare Guide for full details.
No. It does not contain any ingredients currently flagged under Dermatocare's internal evaluation criteria. Refer to our Ingredients Under Review Guide for full database benchmarks.
No. It does not contain ingredients currently flagged for environmental persistence, bioaccumulation, or aquatic toxicity under Dermatocare's database criteria. Refer to our Environmental Screening Guide for full evaluation benchmarks.
Ingredient list
Water (Aqua), Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Zea Mays (Corn) Kernel Meal, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetyl Acetate, Polysorbate 60, Ceteareth-20, Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol, Triethanolamine, Fragrance (Parfum), Carbomer, PPG-2 Methyl Ether, Phenethyl Alcohol, Methylisothiazolinone, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit Extract, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).
Source: https://www.stives.com/products/fresh-skin-apricot-scrub
Date: 15 September 2026
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